Sports Coach Qualifications
Tameside Sports Coach Qualifications
Football First Aid Netball
Cricket Rugby Basketball Running Sports Coach U.K. F.A. Referee
Want to become a Sports Coach? Then Read On...
Tameside Sports Development Unit
Get Involved with Sports Development in Tameside and help create a network of sporting opportunities for young people.
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Interested in being a Sports Coach? Read on..........
By learning how to become a sports coach, you can benefit yourself and others. The development of sport through coaching spreads the positive aspects of an active life throughout the community. Tameside Sports Development Unit is offering a comprehensive range of coaching qualifications all at low prices.
On-Line Bookings can be made for the following courses:
Basketball
Cricket
Football
- FA Referees Course: Course Two - Under 16s
- FA Referees Course: Course Two - Under 18s
- FA Referees Course: Course Two - Over 18s
Sports Leader UK – Level 1 Award in Dance Leadership
This award gives people aged 14 and over the skills to lead small groups in simple dance activities whilst under the direct supervision of their tutor. The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of dance. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.
The majority of the course is practical in nature with an emphasis on learning through doing, rather than through written work.
This course is free of charge. To book a place contact Tameside Sports Services on 0843 312 0003.
Sports Leader UK – Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership
Child Protection - Safeguarding and Protecting Children SC UK
A Guide to Mentoring Sports Coaches
Running Sports Courses
Funding for Your Club
A Club for All
Application Form 54.17 KB 
Refunds
If any candidate cancels prior to the course commencing, any refund will be subject to an admin charge of half the cost of the course.
No refund will be given once the course commences.
The courses listed below cannot be booked on-line - please use the contact details given.
Athletics
For further information on courses please contact:
England Athletics North West
Deborah Beresford
Sportcity Regional Arena, Gate 13, Rowsley Street, Manchester, M11 3FF
Tel: 07920 532552 Email: dberesford@englandathletics.org
Badminton
1st4sport UKCC level one in coaching Badminton - 30th January, 20th, 27th February 2010
Bowls
For further information on courses please contact:
Mr Stephen Rodwell, Secretary, English Bowling Association, David Cornwell House, Bowling Green, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leietershire LE13 OFA
Tel: 01664 481900 Fax: 01664 482888
Email: enquiries@eiba.co.uk Website: http://www.eiba.co.uk 
Bowls
English Indoor Bowling Association Limited
For further information on courses please contact:
Mr Stephen Rodwell, Secretary, English Bowling Association, David Cornwell House, Bowling Green, Leicester Road, Melton Mowbray, Leietershire LE13 OFA
Tel: 01664 481900 Fax: 01664 482888
Email: enquiries@eiba.co.uk Website: http://www.eiba.co.uk
Boxing
For further information on local courses please contact:
Kevin Williams, Boxing Development Officer for Manchester Leisure
Manchester Leisure Sports Development Centre, Denmark Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 6FG
Tel: 0161 232 3114 Fax: 0161 232 3124
Email: boxingdevelopment@manchester.gov.uk
Cheerleading
For further information on courses please contact:
UK Cheerleading Assocation, British Gymnastics, Ford Hall, Lilleshall NSC, Newport, Shropshire TF10 9NB
Tel: 0845 129 7129 Fax: 0845 124 9089
Email: ukca@hotmail.com or cheerleading@british-gymnastics.org Website: www.abc-ukca.co.uk or www.british-gymnastics.org
Cricket
England & Wales Cricket Board ECB Coach (UKCC 2)
The role of the ECB Coach Award (UKCC 2) holder is to be able to prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions. This course (24 hours + supported coaching of 10 sessions of at least 30 minutes in length + assessment) will help you to be able to:
Introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in an enjoyable way
Develop Fundamental Movement Skills
Develop and improve players (as people as well as cricketers) particularly at Fundamental and Learning to Train stages of the LTAD model
Develop your coaching skills knowledge and qualities
The target audience for this course is people with previous experience of playing / coaching cricket. You are not required to hold an ECB Level 1 certificate prior to attending this course.
Course Two
Date: 14th, 21st, 28th February, 7th, 14th March 2010
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: West Hill High School, Thompson Cross, Stalybridge SK15 1LX
Cost: On application, Contact Tony Potter at LCB on 0161 282 4188
Cycling
For further information on Cycling Coaching courses in Tameside please contact :
Andy Dwyer, Sports Development Officer, Tameside Sports Services, The Old Courthouse, Chapel Street, Dukinfield SKI6 4DY
Tel: 0843 312 0003 Fax: 0161 609 1231
British Cycling
Further courses are run by British Cycling, see their website for dates, availability and pre course requisites www.britishcycling.org or phone 0870 871 2000.
Golf
For further information please contact:
Regional Development Officer for the Golf Foundation (North West of England):
Andy Leigh
Mobile: 07765 258550
Email: andy@golffoundation.org Website: www.golf-foundation.org
Gymnastics
Assistant and club coach courses available in men’s, women’s and general gymnastics.
For further information please contact:
British Gymnastics Association BGA
Mike Lockett, Regional Development Officer ,North West Park Road Sports Centre, Steble Street, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 6QH
Tel: 0151 707 1751 Fax: 0151 709 9612
Email: mike.locket@british-gymnastics.org Website: www.british-gymnastics.org
Hockey
For more information please contact:
Ken Jackson, Hockey Development Officer for Manchester Leisure
Sports Development Centre, Denmark Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 6FG
Tel: 0161 232 3128 Fax: 0161 232 3124
Email: hockeydevelopment@manchester.gov.uk
Judo
For further information on courses please contact:
British Judo Association, Suite B, Loughbrough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughbrough LE11 3GE
Tel: 01509 631 670
Email: bja@britishjudo.org Website: www.britishjudo.org.uk
Netball
For further information please contact:
England Netball
Netball House,9 Paynes Park, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1EH
Tel: 01462 442344 Fax: 01462 442343
Website: www.england-netball.co.uk
Squash
For further information on courses please contact:
England Squash and Racketball
National Squash Centre, Sportcity, Rowsley Street, Manchester,M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 438 4318 Fax: 0161 231 4231
Email: louise.pickford@englandsquashandracketball.com
Website: www.englandsquashandracketball.com
Swimming
For further information on course please contact :
Amateur Swimming Association ASA
Harold Fern House, Derby Square, Loughbrough, Leicestershire LE11 5AL
Tel: 01509 618 700 Fax:01509 618 701
Website: www.britishswimming.org
Table Tennis
For Further information on courses please contact :
Andrea Holt, English Table Tennis Association, North West Table Tennis Development Officer, Bolton MBC, Sport, Health and Inclusion Unit, 2nd Floor, The Wellsprings,
Bolton BL1 1US
Tel: 01204 334152 Mobile: 07801 069907
Email: andrea.holt@bolton.gov.uk Website: www.etta.co.uk
Tennis and Mini Tennis
For Further information on courses please contact
Darren Ashton, Tennis Development Officer for Manchester Leisure, Manchester Tennis Centre, Sportcity Way, Gate 2, Alan Turing Way, Sportcity, Manchester M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 220 3840 Fax: 0161 220 3834
Email: tennisdevelopment@manchester.gov.uk
Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical Activity improves both your physical and mental health. It is one of the most important factors in maintaining a good quality of life.
Although obesity is the main visible sign of inactivity it is just one of several chronic diseases and disorders for which low activity levels are a known contributory factor.
Physical Activity can also in some cases be the means to providing an individual with a wider social circle. For women in particular it can be one of the main reasons why they choose to participate in leisure activities generally.
The courses listed below not only provide candidates with a recognised qualification but also offer them the opportunity to increase their own levels of physical activity, which will consequently benefit their own health and well being.
Walk Leaders Course – Level 1
This is a one day course which is ideal for anyone wishing to lead a group of people on a short / health walk in the future. The cost of the course is £30.00
Date: Saturday 11th September, Tuesday 9th November 2009, Tuesday 16th February, Friday 14th May 2010
For further information please contact Heather Kozer on 0843 312 0003.
Run In England – Leadership in Running Fitness Course
This is a new one day course accredited by UK Athletics designed for people who would like to lead groups of runners. The course will provide leaders with the skills and knowledge to safely manage a running group and enable leaders to deliver fun, safe sessions to multi ability groups. On completion of the course, leaders will be issued with a leaders card and be qualified and insured with England Athletics.
Pre- Requisition: 18 years old to attend the course and prepared to undertake a CRB check.
Cost: £90 for the course plus an additional £25 registration fee.
For more information on local courses please contact Steve Atkinson on 0843 312 0003.
YMCA Exercise to Music Course – CYQ Level 2
This course offers successful candidates the opportunity to enjoy a dynamic, rewarding and sociable career, working in an environment where the people you meet and work with are as passionate about fitness as you. The format of the course is 14 days plus 1 assessment day and the content is a mixture of theory and practical.
Pre Requisition: 18 years of age and experience of participating in exercise to music classes.
Cost: £500 - students and anyone receiving benefits can receive a discount.
For further information please contact Marie Coulton on 0843 312 0003.
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